10 Cozy Winter Getaway Resorts in Wine Country

The luxurious Bodega Bay Lodge offers a romantic escape along the Sonoma County coastline.

Cuddling with your honey in Wine Country takes special significance in the winter. A private retreat anywhere from the coast to the mountains, a roaring fire, cushy robes, and a bottle of Sonoma County wine…what a great gift to you both! Here are some of our favorite fireplace destinations.

This oasis is so romantic and serene on its seaside perch. As the only AAA Four Diamond hotel on the Sonoma Coast, it offers a luxury escape, in rooms outfitted with real fireplaces, warm, snuggly down comforters, and private balconies for stargazing.103 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay, 707-875-3525

At this posh Glen Ellen sneakaway, owner-executive chef Khambay Porterkhamsy caters to romantic, ravenous clientele, in a luxury bed-and-breakfast setting of ten rooms or two private cottages in a garden area. Part of the appeal is the amenities of fine linens and bathrobes, soaking tubs, fireplaces and private patios in some rooms, plus access to a steamy hot tub. Be sure to add in a couple’s massage, either Swedish, firm, or a hands-on treatment where you learn how to massage each other, led by the inn’s therapist.5131 Warm Springs Road, Glen Ellen, 707-996-5131

This rural property is a ravishing mix of gorgeous guest rooms, a restaurant fed by farm-fresh food, and a seasonally inspired spa. Yet the owners, siblings Catherine and Joe Bartolomei, come from fifth generation farmers, so that counts. Recently, the property underwent an expansion and redesign of the circa-1870 hideaway, where, amid the towering redwoods of the Russian River Valley, crews added eight new guest rooms housed in an elegant new “barn,” refreshed the Inn’s original ten guest rooms, and brightened the Michelin-starred restaurant that fronts the property. Baths are gussied with large jetted tubs and saunas or steam showers, morning starts with full breakfast and fresh flowers in your room, and in the afternoon, you can take wine tasting classes with Sonoma County's only Master Sommelier, then move on to homemade cookies and milk.7871 River Road, Forestville, 707-887-3300

Ask for the hotel’s signature Peacock Room outfitted with a Jacuzzi for two tucked behind French doors, fireplace, tall windows overlooking gardens, and glittering European silkscreened peacock wallpaper. It’s just one part of the glamor and history that awaits around every corner of the two-story chateau originally built about 1855 by Joseph Merrill as a home for his wife Martha and their children. It was lovingly restored by Robert and Rosalie Hope in the 1970s, and now the Eastlake Style Victorian bed-and-breakfast is absolutely unique, down to the dozens of custom wallpapers decorating the eight rooms and suites (5 rooms have fireplaces).21253 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, 707-857-4233

Have you ever dreamed of having your own vineyard? This is the next best thing, with two private cottages tucked on the edge of the vines of an award-winning estate. Nestled in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains, the charming guest suite bungalow offers a king-size bed, private patio and fireplace, while the one-bedroom farmhouse features a cozy kitchen, sunny sitting room, bath, and laundry facilities. Both are detailed in rustic-luxury farm style, with amenities like continental breakfast, a bottle of Overlook Chardonnay, and an estate tour and tasting. 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, 707-833-0053

The beautiful Queen Anne Victorian mansion was built in 1880, set on four acres amid Russian River Valley vineyards in a quiet residential area. It’s truly off the beaten path, and you’ll love the coziness of just five beautifully decorated guest rooms with private baths and fluffy robes, and some with fireplaces. You can also relax in the sunroom, or on wicker chairs on the wrap around veranda overlooking the gardens and grapes. It feels like a whole other world, here, surrounded by vast open spaces, peaceful quiet, and the stars at night. For a lovely ritual, start the day with complimentary breakfast like stuffed French toast soufflé or artichoke frittata, then enjoy the inn’s complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres reception every evening.10630 Wohler Road, Healdsburg, 707-887-9573

This is luxury all the way, boasting $400 suites, five-course wine-paired Michelin Star suppers, and extravagance befitting a beautifully restored 1881 mansion set on eight acres of English gardens and wooded hillside. Manor owners Bill and Trudi Konrad pay close attention to every detail, decorating the 18 rooms/suites with fine furnishings and warming them with fireplaces, plus inviting the outdoors in with large balconies or decks. Take your gourmet buffet breakfast in the estate parlor, if you can draw yourself away from your room outfitted in stately antique furniture worthy of a royal family, pillow-top mattresses and feather-soft linens.1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg, 800-258-4003

This is truly one of Sonoma County’s best-kept secrets. It’s tucked in an unlikely place - most of us have only seen it as a tiny Mediterranean-style property on the edge of Highway 12 and have little idea what it is. Yet it’s a lavish 29-room resort, with a luxurious spa, multiple pools and hot tubs, and even a private, 35-seat restaurant that is open only to Inn guests. Each room is different, yet all are posh palace retreats, from the fireplace sitting area, to the castle-like ambience of polished concrete floors and plaster walls set with iron framed windows, to the baths that are nearly large enough to live in. Breakfast is a remarkable meal, from a private chef who crafts fanciful chilaquiles; Cajun-spiced jambalaya with sausage and bacon topped with chive-mascarpone scrambled eggs; or creamy soft polenta topped with poached eggs, applewood smoked bacon and red pepper coulis.10400 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, 707-833-1293

It truly is a mansion, sitting like a white and blue-trimmed wedding cake on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Each of the five guest rooms are individually designed, including three king suites, with restful, Victorian inspired decors, and a choice of super-pillow-top or luxury memory-foam beds. It’s all about luxury, actually, from the deep soaking tubs in the marble baths, to 1000 thread-count linens and Turkish cotton towels, to remote-controlled infrared fireplaces, a personal concierge for kayaking, horseback riding and such, and a choice of two homemade breakfast menus daily. Note: the property is home to two friendly dogs, and also welcomes canine guests.3919 Bay Hill Road, Bodega Bay, 877-468-1588